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Mother’s Day Guide: Brunch Dressing
Posted by Hilary Adleberg / Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Whether you’re taking mom out to a swanky restaurant or hosting from home, here are some outfit inspirations that will serve you well at any Mother’s Day brunch. These outfits are classically fresh and clean cut while incorporating subtle, funky details that mom is sure to approve of.
- Block Dots Peter Pan Collar Dress, $47.90, romwe.com; Tomas Maier, $562, matchesfashion.com; Mary Jane Court Shoe, $69.90, zara.com; Sweet Zinnia Crystal Studs, $78, katespade.com; Dior New Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Red Royalt, $23, lordandtaylor.com; Leather Scallop Cross Body Bag, $64, us.topshop.com (Photo courtesy: polyvore.com)
- Multi Stripe Square Neck Dress, $27, us.dorothyperkins.com; The Suede Sidewalk Skimmer, $98, madewell.com; Kate Spade New York Sweet Zinnia Chandelier Earrings, $69.99, couture.zappos.com; Mustache Watch, $29, urbanoutfitters.com; NARS Lipstick in Pago Pago, $24, bloomingdales.com (Photo courtesy: polyvore.com)
Curve Seam Cigarette Trousers in Lemon, $76, us.topshop.com; Laugh Cry Repeat heart Tee, $66, madewell.com; Easter 81 Jacket, $52.15, quicksilver.com; The Polka Dots Collection, $295, brahmin.com; Sprouls Sandals, $60, aldoshoes.com; Serenity Small Stone Drops, $34, stelladot.com (Photo courtesy: polyvore.com)
Happy Mother’s Day!
-Hilary Adleberg
Posted by Hilary Adleberg / Friday, April 13th, 2012
Designers are diving in this spring with their aquatic-inspired collections. Otherworldly looks, resembling the deep, dark ocean blue are a growing trend this spring and summer. Many are titling the trend, Under-the-Sea because of its ethereal silhouettes, aquamarine shades of blue, pearl trimmings and delicate fabrics.
Chanel's spring/summer 2012 runway show in Paris. (Photo courtesy: jessicamichault.com)
Karl Lagerfeld traveled to great depths for Chanel’s spring/summer 2012 runway show in Paris. The backdrop was designed to represent the seafloor with oversized coral reefs and seashells in pure white. Delicately patterned fabrics in pastel nudes and blue tones were a prominent them throughout the show. The legendary Chanel pearls—typically seen in long necklace form—were repurposed into waist belts and hair accessories.
Dense ruffles portray coral reefs, soft texture evoke waves of water and ensembles are finsihed with seashell accessories. (Photo courtesy: style.com)
Alexander McQueen’s collection—designed by Sarah Burton—adds some color to the mix. Her designs were sea deep in bright with bunches of bright coral on shoulders and necks, swirling strings of pearls, shell-like ripples on fabric, metallic highlights and mermaid silhouettes.
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 runway show. (Photo courtesy: fashionetc.com)
Dive in, the water’s fine! Here are some off-the-runway examples of how to wear this trend.
Tropical fish studs, $48, juicycouture.com; Foly & Corinna paillette-embellished chiffon top, $136, theoutnet.com; High-waisted hotpants, $56, topshop.com; Calvin klein sandals Bea T strap color block, $139, Bloomingdales.com; Rita’s orange octopus and fish cocktail ring, $40, fantasyjewelrybox.com. (Photo courtesy: polyvore.com)
-Hilary Adleberg
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, January 10th, 2011
Hunter Regent Savoy Black Boot (zappos.com)
Hello there, shoppers! A new year is all about newness (as you may have gathered from life if not our January issue), and SWAG is no exception. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be rolling out several new ongoing SWAG series, one of which is very dear to this shopper’s heart: Sure Things.
From the time we’re babies, we come to love certain objects as if we couldn’t live without them. We could have a million blankets, but there’s that one that is just so snug, so soft, the perfect pattern to keep us entertained. That one blanket somehow achieves perfection, at least as close as we can come to it. Well, when we grow up, it may not be a certain blanket (though, who doesn’t love a high-thread-count warmer?) but surely there is that one mascara, that certain brand and style of jeans, that one spatula, that particular bag that makes life just that much better.
I’ve shared my affinity for Hudson jeans (long, lean, soft fabrics, gorgeous hues). But when it comes to what to wear over them, one foot accessory that I just love, love, love — seriously, I wonder how I ever did winter without them? — is my Hunter Wellies, specifically the Hunter Regent Savoy Boot pictured.
Why? First, the design is fun, and less just-rolled-out-of-bed than Uggs (not than I’m an Ugg hater). Second, they’re practical — totally waterproof and easy to wipe off. Third, they’re comfortable. Plus, you can make them go with just about anything. At least certain stars seem to prove that. At roughly $175, I’d say you get a lot of bang for your buck. Of course some Hunter boots (in all kinds of fun colors, styles and lengths) cost as little as $115. And if you watch sample sale sites like ruelala.com and gilt.com, and you’ll often spot them for around $75.
Gotta love something that does far more than just double duty! Agree? What’s one of your wintertime or anytime sure things?
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
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